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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution to participate in 811 events on Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign on October 1st
The Department of Food & Public Distribution , as part of the 𝐄𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐡, 𝐄𝐤 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚, E𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐭𝐡 Swachhata campaign has planned to actively participate in “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign on 1st October 2023. The Department of Food & Public Distribution along with its attached offices & PSUs, has identified a total of 811 events and will be participating across the country.
Under the leadership of Secretary, Shri Sanjeev Chopra, the Department will be undertaking cleanliness drive at Meharchand Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi and Unknown Soldier Part, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi. The members of the Meher Chand Market Association will also be joining for this mega event.
Similarly, the officers and the staff of the Headquarters of Food Corporation of India and Central Warehousing Corporations, the PSUs under the Department will be carrying out the drive in the Bengali Market and residential areas and nearby school in Mayur Vihar, Phase-1, Pkt-2, New Delhi.
Warehousing Development Authority under the Department has identified Hauz Khas Market including park area to clean on 1st October 2023, whereas another Institute the National Sugar Institute has chosen is the Parmat Ghat at Civil Lines, Kanpur for the drive.
The Department and its PSUs/Institutes will be engaging the members of RWA, local market Associations, functionaries of the Mandirs/Ghats etc. for this mega event. Around 811 sites have been identified for carrying out the cleanliness drive. In total 13000 plus officers and officials of this Department, the PSUs, and Institutes are expected to participate in this cleanliness drive.
To ensure that all the activities under the drive are undertaken smoothly and the event is successful, the Department has appointed a nodal officer of the Joint secretary level to oversee the preparation of the entire campaign and activities to be held on 1st October 2023 across India.
Ministry of Education
Government has taken various measures to promote Sanskrit language-HRD Minister
To promote Sanskrit language there are 15State Universities and 3 Deemed to be Universities across the country. The Government has also taken the following measures to develop Sanskrit language through Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan,New Delhi which is placed below.
- Providing financial assistance to Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas / Shodha Sansthans.
- Award of merit scholarships to students of Sanskrit Pathasala to College level.
- Financial assistance to NGOs / Higher Educational Institutions of Sanskrit for various Research Projects / Programmes.
- Retired eminent Sanskrit scholars are engaged under the Shastra Chudamani scheme for teaching.
- Sanskrit is also taught through Non-formal Sanskrit Education  programme, by setting up Non-Formal Sanskrit learning centres, in reputed institutions like Indian Institutes Technology, Ayurveda institutions, Modern Colleges and Universities.
- Presidential awards for Sanskrit Language are awarded annually to 16 senior scholars and to 5 young scholars.
- Financial Assistance for Publication, Reprint of rare Sanskrit books.
- Ashtaadashi containing eighteen Projects for sustaining the growth of Sanskrit has been implemented.
- Development of Sanskrit Dictionary to school students.
- Development of E-content in Sanskrit language for online professional development programme for teachers at secondary stage.
- 21-day refresher course for Sanskrit teachers of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Upper primary stage.
- Development of Sanskrit workbook “Abhyasavan Bhava” at Secondary stage.
- Development of various e-contents for teachers and students
- Ongoing project: Development of compendium of ancient Indian education thoughts in Sanskrit.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
191.15 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,096
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
3,355 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,76,815
2,858 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
84.34 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,86,963 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Shri Bhupender Yadav says broader consensus at Petersberg Climate Dialogue over need for stronger mitigation and adaptation efforts and for expansion of renewables
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Labour and Employment Shri Bhupender Yadav said the Petersberg Climate Dialogue concluded in Berlin with delegates having worked towards laying the groundwork for joint decisions at COP28. He said that there was a broader consensus over the need for stronger mitigation and adaptation efforts and for expansion of renewables.
India put forth its side strongly at the discussions. Shri Yadav said as has been underlined by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, at the event it was reiterated that recognising the need for support towards Just, Affordable & Inclusive Energy Transition is crucial in the spirit of leaving no one behind.
Shri Yadav said while following the clean energy pathway, to protect livelihood of local population and local economy, which depend on the existing energy system, focus on diversifying the economy and creation of new livelihood opportunities are required.
Earlier Shri Yadav addressed the session on 'Strategic Dialogue on Global Stocktake and Roadmap for Global Transformation'.
The Union Minister highlighted that the Global Stocktake outcome should focus on how climate change impacts, actions and responses have a bearing on the developmental priorities of developing countries including eradication of poverty. He said the outcome of the first GST should seek to convey a message on sustainable lifestyles as well as sustainable consumption to inform the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions  and enhanced international cooperation.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
PM's launch of Fit India Movement gave us a clear message that we should eat healthy, stay fit: Olympian Arif Khan during ‘Meet The Champions’ in Kashmir
With a rousing welcome by students, son of the idyllic valley and star Winter Olympian of the nation, Arif Mohammad Khan actively kicked off the unique campaign- ‘Meet The Champions’ at Government SP Model Higher Secondary School in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir on Friday.
Talking about this unique initiative of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi which has today completed its 17th edition with nearly 200 students in the oldest school of picturesque valley, the Indian Alpine Skier said, “The day when our Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the Fit India campaign, it was a clear indication for every Indian that he wants each one of us to have proper diet regularly and make fitness a part of our daily life.”
Stressing on the intake of a balanced diet, Arif added “Santulit Aahar  doesn’t mean you stop going to the nearby café but it’s just that anything you eat should be eaten in a balanced way.”
Meanwhile, the event also witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of students who interacted with zeal and curiosity asking many questions related to diet and fitness, challenges they face in the valley, ways to balance sports and academics etc. One of the students of SP HSS asked, “What infrastructural changes do you want to have so that Kashmir gets more international skiers?”
“There were times when I was about to give up due to different issues and circumstances, but I never did that since I was highly focused on what I wanted. So, do what you love to do and maintain a healthy lifestyle but never give up,” replied the country's sole representative to the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Notably, he also encouraged the students to eat and understand how rich Kashmir is in terms of organic food, fresh fruits and its culinary & cuisines which carries a lot of nutrients in it. “We actually should understand how fortunate we all are in the valley where our regular, homely meals have so much of nutrition, we have orchards with different fruits and we still breathe fresh air. So, we are surrounded with everything we need to stay fit,” Arif supplemented.
This unique initiative is being organized jointly by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of Education and is part of the government’s ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Check on Infiltration from Neighbouring Countries
The Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration which inter-alia includes tactical deployment of Border Guarding Forces along the International Borders, erection of border fencing & floodlighting, effective domination of the borders by patrolling, laying Nakas, manning observation posts along the borders, vulnerability mapping of Border Out Posts , deployment of special surveillance equipments and vehicles like Hand Held Thermal Imager , Night Vision Device , Twin telescope, UAVs, Long Range Reconnaissance and Observation System , Battle Field Surveillance Radar , Integrated surveillance technology equipped with CCTV/PTZ Cameras, IR Sensors and Infrared alarm with Command and Control System, relentless anti-infiltration operations, strengthening of intelligence network, anti-tunneling exercise in vulnerable areas and deployment of water crafts/boats, floating BOPs and technological solutions in non-feasible border areas like riverine gaps, etc.
Construction of fencing along India's borders has been taken up as per the requirement and situations prevailing on the respective borders to check illegal cross border activities and address security concerns.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND GEARED UP TO OFFER ASSISTANCE TO CIVIL ADMINISTRATION IN TACKLING COVID SITUATION
As surging COVID-19 cases overwhelm hospital facilities and oxygen-supported beds for severe cases, three naval hospitals under Western Naval Command  viz., INHS Jeevanti, Goa, INHS Patanjali, Karwar and INHS Sandhani, Mumbai have kept ready a few COVID oxygen beds for use by the civil administration.
In Mumbai, facilities have been set up inside naval premises to provide basic amenities so that migrant labourers are not compelled to proceed to their home towns. The naval authorities are also in regular communication with civil administration and all preparatory actions have been stepped up to offer any COVID contingency assistance, if requested.
Naval authorities at Karwar have similarly made elaborate arrangements for supporting nearly 1500 migrant labourers by supply of essential items, rations and basic healthcare. INHS Patanjali, the first Armed Forces hospital to treat civilian COVID 19 positive patients last year, is prepared to receive civilian COVID patients if there is any emergent requirement.
Naval teams at Goa had set up community kitchens during first wave of Covid-19 and are prepared to provide similar help as and when required. Further in addition to earmarking some COVID oxygen beds for civilians at INHS Jeevanti, Headquarters Goa Naval Area is exploring provision of oxygen to civil hospitals based on any requests received from the civil administration.
Gujarat Naval Area has offered support to the civil administration for transport of critical medical stores/ equipment to the COVID affected areas, seting up of community kitchens for the poor and other technical help as may be necessitated.
Presently, all naval hospitals are catering to the vaccination of service personnel and their dependents as also defence civilians and their dependents as per MoH&FW guidelines. On completion of the 18 years and above age group beginning 01 May 2021, the feasibility of extending the vaccination facility tocivil population in the vicinity is being explored.
INHS Asvini at Mumbai has readied composite teams for deployment at short notice, including medical and non-medical persons trained as Battle Field Nursing Assistants for manning hospitals being set up for COVID care in different parts of the country under the direction of DGAFMS.
Even as the Command is geared up to offer all possible assistance tocivil administration in tackling the COVID situation, the operational naval units continue to be mission-deployed towards ensuring security and stability in the maritime domain. In recent days WNC units have participated in exercises with friendly navies such as the recently concluded ‘Varuna 21’ with the French Navy; undertaken Search and Rescue operations off Mangalore; successfully seized a large quantity of drugs being smuggled through the sea route and have remained deployed in anti - piracy patrols to provide assurance to Indian merchant vessels plying the Arabian Sea.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr Jitendra Singh says Rozgar Melas act as a catalyst in further employment and self-employment generation
Filling up of vacant posts in various Ministries/ Departments is a continuous process. Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment and self-employment generation and provide gainful service opportunities to the youth. This information was given by the Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, as part of Rozgar Mela, the vacant posts are being filled in a Mission Mode. Rozgar Mela events are being held across the country and the new appointees are inducted into various Central Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies including Health & Education Institutes, Public Sector Banks etc.
The Central Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies including Health & Education Institutes, Public Sector Banks etc., make recruitment either directly or through recruitment agencies such as Staff Selection Commission, Union Public Service Commission, Railway Recruitment Board, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection etc, he said.
The DoPT Minister said the Staff Selection Commission  had notified 1,25,514 vacancies during the year 2022-23 and recommendations made by SSC in the year 2022-23 and 2023-24  are 73,721 and 45,782 respectively. Union Public Service Commission  have notified 6,697 vacancies for year 2022-23 and made 5,777 recommendations.
The Central Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies including Health & Education Institutes, Public Sector Banks etc., make recruitment either directly or through recruitment agencies such as Staff Selection Commission, Union Public Service Commission, Railway Recruitment Board, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection etc, he said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM reviews vaccine development and manufacturing process at 3 facilities
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today undertook a three city tour to conduct extensive review of the vaccine development and manufacturing process. He visited the Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune.
The scientists expressed joy that the Prime Minister met them face to face in order to boost their morale and help accelerate their efforts at this critical juncture in the vaccine development journey. Prime Minister expressed pride in the fact that India’s indigenous vaccine development has progressed at such a rapid pace so far. He spoke on how India is following sound principles of science in the entire journey of vaccine development, while also asking for suggestions to make the vaccine distribution process better.
Prime Minister stressed that India considers vaccines as not only vital to good health but also as a global good, and it is India’s duty to assist other countries, including the nations in our neighbourhood, in the collective fight against the virus.
He asked the scientists to express their free and frank opinion on how the country could further improve its regulatory process. The scientists also presented an overview of how they are also developing various new and repurposed drugs to better fight COVID-19.
Upon his visit to Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister said, “Visited the Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad to know more about the indigenous DNA based vaccine being developed by Zydus Cadila. I compliment the team behind this effort for their work. Government of India is actively working with them to support them in this journey.”
After undertaking the visit to Bharat Biotech facility in Hyderabad, the Prime Minister said, “At the Bharat Biotech facility in Hyderabad, was briefed about their indigenous COVID-19 vaccine. Congratulated the scientists for their progress in the trials so far. Their team is closely working with ICMR to facilitate speedy progress.”
After visiting the Serum Institute, the Prime Minister tweeted, “Had a good interaction with the team at Serum Institute of India. They shared details about their progress so far on how they plan to further ramp up vaccine manufacturing. Also took a look at their manufacturing facility.”
Ministry of Communications
BSNL has introduced a new World Cup offer of 50 Mbps data speed till 300 GB
Kolkata, 31 May, 2019
BSNL has introduced a new World Cup offer in which upto 50 Mbps data speed till 300 GB and 10 Mbps for DSL facility will be made available for a monthly rental of Rs 749/- only, along with free access to Hotstar. This apart, the company is offering free Amazon Prime Membership for 1 year to postpaid customers having mobile plans of Rs 399/- and above. BSNL is also offering Eros Now subscription to customers using prepaid plans of Rs 78, Rs 98, Rs 298, Rs 333 and Rs 444 prepaid plans also. This apart, landline customers are being offered 5GB per day upto 10 Mbps and beyond 2 Mbps with 24 hours unlimted free calling to any network within India.
Speaking at a press conferen ce today, Dr. Biswajit Paul, CGM/CTD, BSNL said, Calcutta Telephones has tied up with many local operators for providing high speed Bharat Fiber Internet connections on various revenue sharing models. He also said, Calcutta Telephones is adding 1 BTS/day to improve its mobile network.
Dr. Paul also stated, 1.3 lakh customers have chosen BSNL from other operators in CTD in 2018-19.
Ministry of Communications
MoS Communications Shri Devusinh Chauhan participates in Ministerial Roundtable session of International Telecommunications Union Digital World 2021
India under visionary leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi ushers historical telecom reforms to ensure affordable telecom services: Shri Devusinh Chauhan
India is committed to assist world in accelerating digital transformation by sharing its best practices and knowledge with other nations
Shri Devusinh Chaunhan, Minister of State for Communications, participated in the Ministerial Roundtable Session of the 50th anniversary edition of International Telecommunications Union  Digital World 2021, hosted by the Government of Vietnam. In the above session, Prime Minister of Vietnam and Ministers of Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Lao P.D.R., Myanmar and Vietnam also participated. The topic for the deliberation was “Cutting the cost: can affordable access accelerate digital transformation?”.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Communications stated that India’s telecom policy is driven by the objectives of affordability, accessibility and availability of state of art ICT facilities to every citizen. Keeping that in mind, India under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has ushered historical telecom reforms to ensure the most affordable telecom services which will lead to digital transformation to the next level. These telecom reforms mainly include increase in spectrum tenure from 20 to 30 years, rationalization of bank guarantee requirements for license, no Spectrum Usage Charge  for spectrum acquired in future spectrum auctions and allowing 100 per cent foreign investment through automatic route besides addressing liquidity issues of Telecom Service Providers . This reformative process will unleash the true potential of Indian telecom sector to the benefits of all sections including those who live in the remotest part of the country. The vision of Prime Minister of India will also inspire other countries to charter the same path as adopted by India.
He further stated that India has not only been working on affordability but has made accessibility as one of the prime objectives of telecom policy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mandated that all six lakhs villages of India should be connected through optical fibre. The Department of Telecommunications has undertaken the implementation of the vision of the Prime Minister in right earnest.
Deputy Secretary General of the ITU appreciated the role of the Prime Minister of India in supporting the telecom revolution in the country. He further stated that if transformative initiatives are taken at the highest level, their chances of success and potential increase manifold, of which India is a fine example.
Shri Devusinh Chauhan reiterated that India is committed to assist the world in providing the most cost-effective ICT services for accelerating digital transformation by sharing its best practices and knowledge with other nations.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Return of Adopted Children
As per the Child Adoption Resource Information and Guidance System , an Online Portal of Central Adoption Resource Authority , in the last five years 246 cases of disruption and 10 cases of dissolution have been reported as compared to a total of 16859 In-country Adoptions during the same period. The details are as follows:
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Year
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No. of In-country Adoptions
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No. of Disruption cases reported
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No. of Dissolution cases reported
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2014-15
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3988
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35
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3
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2015-16
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3011
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37
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2
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2016-17
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3210
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59
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0
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2017-18
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3276
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60
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4
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2018-19
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3374
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55
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1
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Total
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16859
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246
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10
The disruption/ dissolution is mainly observed in cases of placement of older children primarily due to the adjustment issues of the child with the family. Emphasis is being given for the counselling of parents adopting older children and the older children being placed in adoption.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.